Excellent
#206 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 15% in state
Moody Elementary School
Elementary School · St Clair County · Moody, AL
A St Clair County elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1006 H L Blocker Cir, Moody, AL 35004
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 94% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Moody Elementary School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 37 points since 2020, reaching 94% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Moody Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,013/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moody), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,344
Median home value
$218,100
Median rent
$1,555/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gathering Place Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Scc Virtual Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| Leeds Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 2–5 | 4.5 mi | 635 | Compare → |
| The Grove SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–9 | 4.7 mi | 32 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Clair County
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #1 of 18
- District spending per student
- $10,686NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Moody Elementary School is listed in St Clair County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moody Elementary School
Moody Elementary School is a public elementary school in Moody, AL, part of St Clair County, serving approximately 784 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moody Elementary School
What grades does Moody Elementary School serve?
Moody Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Moody Elementary School?
Moody Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 784 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moody Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moody Elementary School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moody Elementary School rank in AL?
Moody Elementary School ranks #206 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Moody Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Moody Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Moody Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moody Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Moody Elementary School a charter school?
No, Moody Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moody Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Moody Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moody Elementary School?
53.6% of students at Moody Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 784
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (205) 640-2180
- Area population (ZIP 35004)
- 11,558
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35004; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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